Ray Ciervo Ministries

After the Understanding the Times Apologetic Conference, I asked Kati Aumack to write a report on her impressions on the conference. This is what Kati wrote:

I couldn’t wait for April 3^rd and 4^th to arrive.  I knew that the Understanding the Times Apologetic Conference would be an incredible opportunity to have both Ray Ciervo and Dr. Norman Geisler speak on this weekend right here at my church! All of my expectations were fulfilled at the conference, as Ray and Dr. Geisler opened their lives up to us, provided us with practical information from a biblical perspective, and shared wisdom and insight that was truly a gift from the Lord. 

I am so grateful that I know Ray personally and have the pleasure of hearing him teach regularly.  Ray has a heart and a mission to unveil the truth, particularly to young people and future generations.  For many years, I have found great comfort in Ray’s confidence in the Lord.  I have heard him say more than once that there is is no argument that will stand against the truth of the gospel and if challenged , people will eventually “paint themselves into a corner”.    His love for truth has personally challenged me over the past few years to seek the truth for myself and make it a priority.  This has motivated me to not be a lazy Christian and to seek the answers that exist to the world’s many questions about God and about faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Although I have only read one of Dr. Geisler’s books and bits and pieces from others, I anticipated him to be wise and advanced in knowledge.  I expected his teachings to be filled with the ultimate defense for the faith.   What I did not expect is the warmth that Dr. Geisler brought into the conference.  Dr. Geisler was humble, patient and his love for God’s people was clearly evident.  

Dr. Geisler’s lectures were enticing, motivating and thought provoking.  He helped me to be more equipped to defend my faith and gave me the confidence that I needed in my beliefs.  His terrific sense of humor added comic relief while teaching deep topics, like when he said that everyone believes in absolute truth when it comes to banking and medicine.  Dr. Geisler called us to think critically and he said something that I have heard Ray say before, which is, if we don’t take our thoughts captive, our thoughts will take us captive and prevent us from exercising our faith.  Dr. Geisler’s perspectives were sound, persuasive, and understandable.   

Some of the topics that were discussed over the weekend were the need for apologetics in our day, what the growing religions are and what philosophies people are clinging to in our day.  The teachers also defined truth and told us how we can distinguish it and what the scriptures say about it.  The conference helped to uncover falsities in other religions and gave evidence for Jesus’ sinless and righteous life, his death and resurrection, and proof for why Jesus is the only way to God.   

Later in the conference, there was a  question and answer period that was a very enjoyable session.  This  was a great time for us to ask questions of all sorts, particularly questions that we have struggled with.  Ray and Dr. Geisler were not taken back by any question.  All questions were answered boldly and compassionately and   many were answered with their own personal  experiences to validate their points.  

Each of Dr. Geisler’s and Ray Ciervo’s  lives has allowed me the certainty I need to know about the existence of the truth and the fact that it is knowable.   During the conference, Dr. Geisler said that we have to know God relationally and theologically before we can refute arguments against Him.  It is very evident that Dr. Geisler and Ray Ciervo know God in this way.   This conference stressed a call that God has put on my heart to know him and to keep seeking the truth.   It provided me with many valuable tools that I need to prepare me for the spiritual battles ahead.   I look forward to the conference in future years!

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